Streamflow discharge was last observed at 42 cfs, and a gauge height of 1.92 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 94 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
It is a tributary of the Chattahoochee River and is regulated by the Lake Lanier reservoir. During the summer months, the flow is significantly lower due to the lack of precipitation, while the winter months see higher flow levels. There are no significant dams on Big Creek, but there are small dams on some of its tributaries. Interestingly, Big Creek is home to a variety of wildlife including beavers, otters, and turtles, and supports recreational activities such as kayaking and fishing.
| Elevation | 971.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 1.92 ft |
| Precipitation, total, in | 0.0 in |
| Temperature, water, degC | 12.8 deg C |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 41.9 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 77% |
| Year Over Year Average | 62 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 2,990 cfs |
| Geolocation | 34.05, -84.27 |